This is Three

Everything I Want to Remember of Lydia as a Three Year Old Loving her is easy and effortless. She loves and craves alone time. When I can't find her I'll look around the house and find her in her room quietly reading to her animals. She always has something in her arms. It's usually a [...]

A Letter to My Firstborn on Her 4th Birthday

My sweet Gabriella. Though I can’t really call you that, cause you glare at me and tell me, “I’M. JUST. ELLIE.” I can’t believe you’re 4. If there’s one person that has taught me anything in life, it’s been you. You’ve taught me patience. You’ve taught me to fight for what I believe in. You’ve [...]